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This course serves as the continuation of 580.678(520.678) (Biomedical Photonics Part 1). It will cover the advanced topics on biomedical photonics, including (but not limited to) light scattering (Rayleigh and Mie scattering), photon diffusion, polarization (birefringence), fluorescence, lifetime measurements, confocal microscopy, optical coherence tomography, nonlinear microscopy, and super-resolution microscopy. Representative biomedical applications of some of these technologies will be integrated into the relevant chapters. If the lab space becomes available, we will also offer a hand-on lab section (optional) for students to design and build an imaging instrument. Recommended Background: Biomedical Photonics (580.678/520.678), or equivalent background on optics.